| Description |
512 p. : ill. ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
This definitive reference offers enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday life of the people of Mexico and Central America. |
| Contents |
3,000 years of civilization -- Desert, mountain, lake & jungle -- Appeasing the gods -- Warfare & military life -- Royal power, law & order -- Past, present & future -- Creation & the first peoples -- Earth & sky -- Tales of the gods -- Waters, fertility & harvest -- After death -- Myths & history -- Land of danger & reward -- From village to metropolis -- Infinite riches -- The world of work -- Everyday life -- Sacred culture -- Palaces, temples & sacred centres -- Building the cities -- Potters & weavers -- The carver's art -- Precious work -- Images, symbols & words. |
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Indians of Mexico.
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Indians of Central America.
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Mexico -- Antiquities.
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Central America -- Antiquities.
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Aztecs -- Antiquities.
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Mayas -- Antiquities.
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| ISBN |
9780754817291 (hbk.) |
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0754817296 (hbk.) |
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